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Thursday, June 4, 2009

I love everything about books. Especially their component parts. Whether it is using a torn out page to alter, a spine to add just the right touch to an artwork, a marbled end page that looks perfect unchanged, or covers of a vintage book worn by use and time. Love them all. While not true for everybody, I have no hesitation tearing into a book, repurposing every last piece, and creating something new. File it under recycling!

Oh, yes, I love love books and have only been able to tear into one so far ... but I started another recently. Whew... somewhere Guttenberg spins in a grave.But your work is fantastic here and I love the 'Native American' approach/slant you have bestowed. Take care!Candace in Athens.

I love books, too...both to read and to create with. I have been encouraging other artist friends to 'recycle' in this way, too. It's fun to see the results of their creative endeavors. I also have a fondness for anything aboriginal and nature so these pieces really speak to me.

Very high YUM factor here, Seth ... .really love the string wrap.I'm with you on not hesitating to re-purpose old books and old sheet music , but often find people commenting on "how could you?!!"I really feel I'm giving them new life, whereas they'd be lost in an attic or a dump.

I, too, love books and have no problem with ripping them apart to use in various art projects. I do have several friends who are university librarians and they are often horrified with what I do to books, but then, some of them are easily horrified! Very creative what you've done with this book.

These are really great! Love the rough edge. I am also passionate about books and have an ingrained horror of ripping into them....but I'm slowly beginning to come round.....actually when it finally happens I could go beserk.

Great new series! I too have no hesitation is tearing into those books as long as they are put to good use! Reminder: your interview that has been long awaited will be featured on MMCA Marketplace June 16th.